Glomerular filtration rate is an indicator of renal function, and low glomerular filtration rate may be caused by physiologic factors or pathologic factors (e.g., presence of renal disease). If it is caused by physiological factors, it is usually not serious, while the one caused by pathological factors is more serious.
If the patient does not have renal impairment and is over 40 years old, the glomerular filtration rate may decrease slightly, and the patient does not have any obvious discomfort, which is mostly due to the physiological low caused by aging, and it is not serious at this time.
If the patient has proteinuria, hematuria, edema, etc., it mostly suggests the existence of kidney diseases such as nephrotic syndrome, diabetic nephropathy, proliferative glomerulonephritis, etc., which can lead to glomerular and tubular damage, causing low glomerular filtration rate. Failure to treat in time can lead to chronic renal failure, which is more serious.
If low glomerular filtration rate occurs, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor in time, improve the relevant examination under the doctor’s guidance, clarify the cause of the disease and standardize the treatment.